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Copper and Almandine Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
Not Available3.95-4.30
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Hackly Jagged, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
None
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.57-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Copper and Almandine Chemical Formula

While comparing Copper and Almandine physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Copper and Almandine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Copper- Cu
  • Chemical formula of Almandine- Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Copper and Almandine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Copper and Almandine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Copper and Almandine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Copper is 3.95-4.30 whereas that of Almandine is 3.95-4.30.